đź“„ CV
Education
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Clemson University (August 2022 - May 2025)
- M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran Branch (September 2013 - December 2015)
- Thesis: Response and Reliability Improvement of Grid-Connected PV Systems with Trans-Z-Source Inverter
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran Branch (September 2008 - July 2012)
- Thesis: Power Flow Optimization of Distribution Network in the Presence of Distributed Generations
Academic Experience
- Post-Doctoral Research Associate, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI (June 2025 – Present)
- Research Group: Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems (SEES), supervised by Dr. Robert Cuzner
- PDC&R Solution Space Exploration and Digital Twin Based Dielectric Scaling Law and Health Prognosis: Developed an integration framework for Power Distribution Control and Resilience (PDC&R), focusing on Virtual Prototyping Process (VPP) leading to producing big data and metamodels for PDC&R equipment.
- Tech Candidate for Future Navy Integrated Power and Energy Corridor: Collaborated with the PDC&R integration team to bring a range of technologies developed on the PDC&R.
- Power Energy Thermal Technologies and Integration Systems (PETTIS): Co-development of an equipment sizing tool with UT-Arlington for shipboard Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) suitable for the exploration of power electronics, battery technologies and thermal management approaches.
- Demo A, B, C, and D Preparation: Co-development of the PEPDS hardware demonstration platform with UT-Arlington and establishes bases of cost estimates, providing validation cases and “new sources of truth” to increase the confidence in equipment metamodels and measurement data.
- Mentored Ph.D. and Master’s students, guided coding/simulation/experimental practices, and contributed to collaborative initiatives.
- Graduate Research Assistant, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (August 2022 – May 2025)
- Research Group: Real Time COntrols and Optimization Laboratory (RT-COOL), supervised by Dr. Christopher Edrington
- Electrothermal Management Using In-situ Junction Thermal Estimates for Enhanced Converter Reliability: Developed data-driven and model-based electro-thermal management control strategies to ensure acceptable electrical performance while minimizing cooling demands and thermal cycling in power converters, through implemented control and management algorithms on various real-time controller boards and digital simulation platforms.
- Dynamometer Test Bed:
- Designed, modeled, controlled, prototyped, and validated a dyno testbed with two PMSMs (4-pole 10kW/350A and 5-pole 12kW/350A), mechanically coupled via a bearingless digital torque transducer and enclosed in a protective housing.
- Designed, modeled, controlled, prototyped, and validated a 10kW/96V/120A Neutral-Point Clamped (NPC) inverter using 1200V/193A SiC MOSFETs, 1200V/160A clamping diodes, and 1200V gate drivers, integrated capacitors, heatsinks, and cold plates for both air and liquid cooling.
- Designed sensor and auxiliary PCBs, and validated the complete testbed through CHIL/PHIL testing using dSPACE and OPAL-RT platforms for propulsion loads.
- University Lecturer, University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran (January 2021 – July 2021)
- Designed and taught undergraduate courses in Industrial Electronics, Power Systems Analysis, Protections and Relays, and Electric Machines.
- Implemented project-based learning and structured assignments to connect theory with practical engineering applications.
- Provided mentorship and individualized academic support to enhance student performance and engagement.
- Course Instructor, Islamic Azad University – South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran (September 2012 – June 2016)
- Taught MATLAB/Simulink for undergraduate/graduate students, focusing on control and modeling of power electronics.
- Developed interactive tutorials and laboratory-style assignments to strengthen computational and simulation skills.
- Advised students on research projects and power electronics simulations, fostering independent problem-solving.
- Teaching Assistant, Islamic Azad University – South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran (September 2010 – June 2015)
- Supported instruction in courses: Electric Circuits I/II, Power Electronics, Advanced Power Systems Operation, and Power System Planning.
- Led discussion sessions, assisted with laboratory activities, and provided guidance during problem-solving exercises.
- Evaluated student work, offered constructive feedback, and facilitated exam preparation.
Professional Experience
- Technical Expert, Intelligent Control & Processing (ICP) Company, Tehran, Iran (June 2021 – August 2022)
- Developed technical/commercial proposals for over €3 million advanced control systems (DCS, ESD, FGS, PDCS, PMS, BMS), resulting in successful projects from different domains.
- Supported business development activities by preparing bills of materials (BOM), responding to requests for information (RFI) and for proposals (RFP), and engaging with clients to assess their technical requirements.
- Conducted technical meetings with clients, addressed their engineering needs, and ensured optimal solutions as per project specifications.
- Led R&D initiatives, successfully enhanced proposed control system solutions.
- Intern, Paykar Bonyan Sanat (PBS) Company, Tehran, Iran (February 2012 – June 2012)
- Programmed Omron & Siemens PLCs
- Controlled AC inverters
Honors and Awards
- Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award, Graduate School, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (May 2025)
- The Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award is presented annually to two graduate student researchers at Clemson in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research activity, future promise as a research, and/or originality, imagination and significance of research or creative activity.
- đź’ˇ Fun Fact: This is the first time EVER in the history of Clemson University that an ECE department student has received such an award!
- Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award, Holcombe Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (April 2025)
- The recipient of the award is determined based on the recommendation of a faculty member and evaluation by a committee of ECE faculty. The Holcombe Graduate Student awards have been given each year for the past 40 years in recognition of outstanding accomplishment in the preceding year by a current graduate student in the Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clemson University. Since their inception, the award has been accompanied by a monetary stipend, which this year is provided by the Edward D. Guy, Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship endowment.
- Graduate Research Assistantship, Holcombe Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (February 2022)
- Distinguished Student Master’s program, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran Branch (December 2013)
- Distinguished Student, Bachelor’s program, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran Branch (February 2009)
Service Experience
Professional Membership
- Member, Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (March 2023 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Young Professionals (IEEE YP) (January 2023 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IEEE IES) March 2025 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Industry Applications Society (IEEE IAS) (March 2025 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Power & Energy Society (IEEE PES) (March 2023 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Power Electronics Society (IEEE PELS) (March 2025 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Systems Council (March 2023 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Transportation Electrification Council (March 2025 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Smart Cities Community (January 2025 - Present)
- Member, SAE International (April 2023 - May 2025)
- Member, Clemson IEEE Power and Energy Society Student Branch (April 2023 - May 2025)
- Hardware:
- Real-Time Platforms: Typhoon HIL606/604/603, dSPACE MicroLabBox, OPAL-RT OP4510, Speedgoat
- Power Hardware: Dynamometer System with Dual PMSMs, PEBB 6000/1000, Wolfspeed XM3 Three-Phase Inverter
- Industrial Controllers: Siemens PLC (S7-400/400H/400F/400FH/300/1200/1500, ET-200M/200SP/200pro), TI C2000 DSP
